Tips for Keeping You and Your Pet Safe While Halloween can be a lot of fun for kids and parents alike, pets can have a hard time understanding the festivities, particularly where trick- or-treaters are concerned. Unfortunately, dog bites involving children are painfully common this time of year — an incident that could land you and your pooch in a lot of trouble. As HUUUGE fans of dachshunds at this firm, we wanted to share our advice on how to keep your pets calm and safe from the ghosts and vampires coming to your door for candy. Don’t Let the Dogs Out This Halloween
BEAT THE DOORBELL It can be stressful on you and your spouse, but the more you can beat trick-or-treaters to the door, the better. This is especially true if visitors at the door give your dog anxiety, but even dogs who are normally relaxed with the occasional surprise visitor will still find ring after ring irritating. Best to wait on the porch or keep an eye on the driveway to stop a barking fit before it begins. TREAT YOUR DOG While you may need to seclude your pet, it doesn’t have to feel like a punishment for them. Playing calming music to drown out the sounds of the passing trick-or-treaters and giving your dog their favorite chew toys and treats can do wonders to make them feel safe and at home during this spooky evening. If you can, have someone stay in the room with them throughout Halloween. Another option to explore is treats infused with CBD oil. CBD oil works great for Junior. While we may not be able to explain Halloween to our dogs, we can help them understand that they are safe. If your dog has particularly strong anxiety or trust issues, consider leaving the lights off and keeping the candy for yourselves this year.
DON’T LET YOUR DOG COME TO THE DOOR This is important even for pooches who are normally extremely friendly. Costumes can frighten and confuse dogs even when they know the person behind the mask. Add noisy children to the mix, who may not know to respect your dog’s personal space, and you have a recipe for disaster. Better to keep your pup safe in a separate part of the house and do what you can to make the evening as stress-free as possible.
‘Headless’ Apples on Horseback
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Ingredients
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3 ounces manchego cheese, 1/4 inch thick
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16 very thin slices of pancetta (or cured, unsmoked bacon)
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Toothpicks for skewering
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2 pink lady apples
Directions
4. Roll pancetta tightly and skewer with toothpick. 5. Grill until cheese is melted and pancetta or bacon is golden and crispy, about 5 minutes. 6. Drain excess grease on a paper towel and serve hot.
1. Core apples and cut each into 8 wedges. Remove rind of manchego cheese and cut into 2-inch sticks. 2. Heat a grill pan or skillet to medium-high. 3. On a cutting board, lay pancetta
or bacon slices flat and place an apple wedge and piece of cheese in the center of each.
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